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Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards flies on to the stage to close out #CIHTAI26

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CIH Cymru chair @mattydicks.bsky.social kicks off a session exploring what a housing strategy might look like in Wales, explaining that such a strategy is necessary to deliver a one-system approach. #CIHTAI26

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"This is about respect, about influence, about people doing the right job in the right way…with the skills and knowledge required to do it" - CIH CEO @gavinsmartcih.bsky.social kicks off a discussion on what England's competence and competence framework means for the Welsh sector. #CIHTAI26

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The Bevan Foundation's Wendy Dearden, Conwy Council's Katie Clubb and Joy Unlimited's Joy Kent discuss the temporary accommodation crisis — and the need to reduce the number of children stuck in temporary homes. #CIHTAI26

Following Julie Haydon's keynote, panellists take part in a powerful discussion on suicide in housing. #CIHTAI26

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"Resilience is easy to dismiss until the moment you need it - then its absence is absolutely crippling" CIH president Julie Haydon takes to the stage at #CIHTAI26

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"My story isn’t just a story for you to hear: it is a mandate for you to act" — Osian Lloyd shares his personal journey from navigating the care system and homelessness to representing his country in the Homeless World Cup and building a career in acting. #CIHTAI26

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CIH Cymru's @cerysclark.bsky.social highlights the findings from CIH Cymru's most recent sector snapshot - including the fact that around three quarters of housing professionals feel current pressures are having an impact on their wellbeing and mental health (73% for HAs; 79% for LAs) #CIHTAI26

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Savills research analyst Dan Hill provides a macroeconomic update, including the effect the Iran war is having, and could continue to have, on the UK's economy — and in turn, the environment in which housing organisations in Wales and across the UK will be operating in. #CIHTAI26

CIH Cymru chair Jonathan Morris hosts this year's Rising Stars Cymru finalists as they showcase their vision, passion and potential to #CIHTAI26

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Political journalist Will Hayward provides the backdrop for the upcoming Senedd election. He says the next Senedd is likely to be relatively inexperienced — which provides an opportunity for the sector to engage with them and improve their understanding of the issues the sector is facing #CIHTAI26

CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

"CIH Cymru exists to speak truth to power on your behalf...We will be making the case to the next Welsh government that proper investment in you, our housing professionals, is central to ending our housing emergency" CIH Cymru national director Matt Dicks (@mattydicks.bsky.social) opens #CIHTAI26.

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Wales is entering a significant period of legislative reform with new legislation around homelessness and social housing allocations. Come along to our session on gearing up for the new legislation to explore how housing professionals are preparing for the reforms. Book here: buff.ly/7GcrRFR

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Join this keynote debate on what should be Wales’s response to an increased focus on professionalism in England, and why investing in skills, ethics, and professional development, is essential for delivering safe and effective services across Wales. Book your free member place here: buff.ly/7GcrRFR

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Do We Need a Homes England-type Development Body in Wales? What are the advantages of an arms-length land assembly type development body? Join our development seminar on 27 April to get the view from England as well as the thoughts of some practitioners here in Wales: buff.ly/qTofzZL

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

📢 Don't miss out book your space today at TAI 2026 📢 Come along to hear about some of the key policy and legislative changes in Wales. It would be a mistake to miss it..... 📢 📢 📢 and it's free and exclusive to CIH members !!!!!! 📢 📢 📢 Find out more and book your place here: buff.ly/7GcrRFR

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru and Lovell are partnering once again to deliver the the Development Seminar at TAI 2026. Running alongside the TAI programme on 27 April 2026, this seminar stream will focus on the development and supply of homes across Wales: buff.ly/qTofzZL

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

As Wales accelerates its journey toward a greener future, it is essential that no one is left behind. Attend this session to examine the social impacts of decarbonisation, from affordability of retrofit to the accessibility of new technologies. Book your free member place here: buff.ly/7GcrRFR

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

If we are to build social and affordable homes at the pace & scale need to end our housing and homelessness emergency, then collaboration is key. Attend our development seminar to hear from the experts at the frontline of collaborative partnerships. Find out more and book here: buff.ly/qTofzZL

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Welsh Government in its response to the White Paper on Housing Adequacy and Fair Rents said it would begin work on developing a national housing strategy for Wales. This session explores the key components of a modern, effective housing strategy. Book your free member place here: buff.ly/7GcrRFR

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

AI 2026 will take place a week before the Senedd election which is likely to dramatically change the political landscape in Wales. Our opening keynote will unpack what changes in the makeup of the Senedd could mean for the future of housing in Wales. Book your place today: buff.ly/7GcrRFR

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Join this keynote to engage in a debate on what should be Wales’s response to an increased focus on professionalism in England, and why investing in skills, ethics, and professional development, is essential for delivering safe and effective services across Wales. Book your place: buff.ly/wS7nHRB

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

This session explores the trend toward smaller, more manageable patches. We’ll debate if smaller patches foster stronger relationships, enable more personalised support and engagement, and reflect on the ideal patch size for organisations and communities. Book your place here: buff.ly/7GcrRFR

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Do We Need a Homes England-type Development Body in Wales? What are the advantages of an arms-length land assembly type development body? Come to our development seminar on 27 April 2026 to get the thoughts of some practitioners here in Wales: buff.ly/qTofzZL

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The new Building Safety (Wales) Bill represents a significant change in managing multi occupied residential buildings. This session explores how organisations can prepare their teams to meet the expectations of this landmark legislation. Book your free member place here: buff.ly/7GcrRFR

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Tai 2026 will take place a week before the Senedd election which is likely to dramatically change the political landscape in Wales. Our opening keynote will unpack what changes in the makeup of the Senedd could mean for the future of housing in Wales. Book your free member place: buff.ly/7GcrRFR

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

What are the advantages of an arms-length land assembly type development body? Get the view from England as well as the thoughts of some practitioners here in Wales at TAI 2026 🚀 Book your free, CIH member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️ buff.ly/Ip2nDnB

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Hear from the experts at the frontline of collaborative partnerships about how to initiate, form and deliver joint ventures at TAI 2026 🏘️ Book your free, CIH member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️ buff.ly/Ip2nDnB Not yet a CIH member? Learn more ⬇️ buff.ly/Gk76ZNW

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Join us at TAI 2026 to explore what “good” engagement looks like today, and how to build approaches that strengthen trust, empower tenants, and improve service outcomes Book your ticket ⬇️ buff.ly/h56M7Wc Learn more about membership⬇️ buff.ly/3TpZbmD

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Join us one week before the Senedd election to hear what the result of the election means for the future of housing in Wales, looking at how the political landscape will shape priorities, policy, and delivery over the coming years Book today ⬇️ buff.ly/8n13UMj

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

CIH Cymru and Lovell are partnering to bring back the Development Seminar at TAI 2026 on 27 April 🚀 Available to both CIH members and non-members, learn more and book today ⬇️ buff.ly/H3y2vXY

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Join us at TAI 2026 to explore pathways to getting children into stable accommodation, looking at how working in partnership across sectors, not in siloes, can help to ease the number of children in temporary accommodation Book today ⬇️ buff.ly/h56M7Wc

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Join us at TAI 2026 for an update on the housing market from an economic expert, the latest market statistics and how this impacts the wider economy across the UK 🏘️ Check out the full programme and get your FREE, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️ buff.ly/h56M7Wc

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

We'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and all the very best for the festive season!🎄❄️ Our offices will be closed until 2 Jan 2026. If you'd like to get in touch, please email customer@cih.org & we'll pick this up when we return. Stay safe & have a happy New Year!